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YV51 KBY

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,202 mi
Last recorded68,202 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 KBY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2007 68,202 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 68,200 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 56,193 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 45,942 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
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YV51 KBY is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 101,971 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YV51 KBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YV51 KBY registered?

YV51 KBY is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is YV51 KBY safe to buy?

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